 | This is an information page. It is not one of Wikipedia's policies or guidelines; rather, its purpose is to explain certain aspects of Wikipedia:What Wikipedia is not. It may reflect differing levels of consensus and vetting. |
| Wikipedia is an encyclopedia. |
| An encyclopedia is a written compendium of knowledge. |
| Wikipedia is freely available, and combines many features of general and specialized encyclopedias and other reference works. |
| Wikipedia is not a dumping ground for random information. |
| Wikipedia is not for unverifiable material. |
| Wikipedia is not for medical advice or guidance. |
| Wikipedia is not a bureaucracy. |
| Wikipedia is not a soapbox. |
| Wikipedia is not a social networking site. |
| Wikipedia is not censored. |
| Wikipedia is not a web directory. |
| Wikipedia is not a democracy. |
| Wikipedia is not a free advertising space. |
| Wikipedia is not an anarchy. |
| Wikipedia is not a place to publish your opinions. |
| Wikipedia is not a place to publish your own ideas. |
| Wikipedia is not nearly this in-your-face most of the time. |